This runs counter to blood tests, where more autoantibodies indicate a severe infection WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A simple nasal swab might help doctors predict the severity of a ...

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Swabs for teething babies and adult noses have been recalled because they might have a microbial contamination “identified as fungi in cotton swab components.” That’s what manufacturer Church & Dwight ...

WASHINGTON — Nasal and teething swabs sold nationwide are being recalled due to a possible fungal contamination. Church & Dwight issued a voluntary recall of all Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests the combination of a throat swab and nasal swab may boost MRSA surveillance, especially among younger patients. For this ...

The largest study of the nasal microbiome shows that persistent Staphylococcus aureus carriers have fewer other bacterial ...